The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-30
EARLHAM COLLEGE.
Closing Exercises of the Graduating Glass
Laying Corner-Stones of New Buildings
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, June 29.-At o'clock this morn
ing began the exercises OF the second section of
the senior class The first speaker was Elwood
c. Perisho. of Carmel, who gave an Grafton on
''Our Social Troubles His manner as ora
tor commended itself at to his audience.
After speaking OF the unsettled condition of
ciety, indicated in strikes and riots, he CLASH
fed the motives producing social troubles as a
legitimate striving after a better condition
among citizens, and discontens produced by
selfish capital, ignorance and unloyal foreigners
Opposing distribution Of property he suggested
remedies, restriction Of immigration, more
stringent naturalization laws and
tensive education system, enlarging upon the
potency of each of these in a vigorous manner.
Nellie e. johnson, of Leesburg, Fla. read an
essay somewhat metaphysics! in thought taking
for her subject character Tends to Perma-
nence." The influence OF Eeredity and habit
were spoken OF in an original manner. Mans
belief in future destiny is controlling infiu-
ence in his life, and his inner aspirations may
be developed apart from his outward surround
ings. and awaken to apparent activity only In
congenial associations.
Ola M. Brown, of Indianapolis. next read an
essay upon "Quaksrism and To-day" After
tracing, historically. the cause and rise Of
Quakerism, she discussed the question of the
need of it a distinct sect at the present time.
She gave the distinctive trait of the sect its
spirituality, opposed to outward forms and
ceremonies, and found place for 1t among
other organizations in this age of naterialistic
sympathy and interest of the audience.
q. Lee Hadley spoke on Mechanical En-
cheering as Factor in Civilization" He rep
resented the time spent in classical study as IN
fruIt nj of heat T. n
past, it wastes the present and loses the future.
Invention is the result of thought and research,
and sis a measure of the advancement OF the
age and every effort should be made to promote
and protect it.
Cordelia Bogue. of Spiceland. then gave an
grafton OF great beauty on the subject Tell
Me, I Pray Thee Thy Name" referring to the
inherent recognition in man of Supreme Be-
ing, and search after His attributes, search
futile in itself yet not in van because OF Its up
lifting effect mans aspirations
William White, of Louisville, under the head
reform Necessary" discussed the need of
change in political methods; compared English
aud American political customs, with the con-
cluson that we tending toward the former,
and are in danger Of political aristocracy,
money forming too prominent factor among
professional politicians.
Lenora Morris. of Chicago, read in a way that
was exemplifcaton of her subject. Zone of
the Talents" The voice, as an agent of the
mind, should be cultivated. Teachers should
know and use English literature. and thus be-
come examples both in expression and thought.
The masses learn to read but not how to read.
She recommended that more time and study
should be given to conversational methods, both
in matter and manner Speaking we'll should
be considered one Of the sisternood OF esthetic
arts
Edward D. Evans, of Indianapolis, spoke on
a subject of present interest-"Booms." He re-
viewed rapidly many speculative movements in
American history and discussed the causes of
financial crises. Speculation. with an intrinsic
basis, has always been advantage Danger
arises only when property is doomed beyond
its real value In the enterprise of the present
time there is little danger of disaster because
the real resources of the country are being de-
veloped.
Bloomingdaie His subject was 1.-The Necessity
of Social Science Department." There is
greater advance in other organizations than in
sociology. As man has learned to be master of
self, social conditions have improved. Improve
ment must come along the lines of practical ed
ucation in relation to society not in ideal tneo-
ries Literature for the masses is one important
agency in this advancement.
j. Mills follows: Upon Otis F. Deal, w. S.
S-nane. Nellie E. Johnson, Ola NJ. Brown and
Cordelia Bogue the degree of Pb. B. Upon o.
+. Deal, J. r. White. A. j. Cox. Anna L. Osborn,
Hadley, T. W. White. Lenora Morris, E. D.
Evans and e. D. Allen that of B. S. The de-
gree of A. B. upon III. Louisa Osborn, John E.
Parker, Caroline Miles, and the degree OF NJ 5.
upon DR.. G. S. Bond, of Richmond.
At the conclusion of these exercises the cere-
monies attending the laying of the cornerstone
of each of the two new buildings now being erected
occurred. Ex-Presdent Joseph Moore, of North
Carolina, entertained the audience in his we'll
known inimtable manner for a few minutes,
and was followed by DIR. B. G. Hobbs, after
which the usual forms were gone through with
in the presence OF large and interested audi
occupancy when the autumn term opens. and
the other at a later period.